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Kia Optima forward collision avoidance problems by year

73 NHTSA owner complaints name the forward collision avoidance across 11 Optima model years. The most reported year is 2019 with 36 reports.

YearForward Collision Avoidance reportsShare
2020 Optima54%
2019 Optima3618%
2018 Optima10%
2017 Optima83%
2016 Optima51%
2015 Optima91%
2014 Optima10%
2013 Optima50%
2012 Optima10%
2011 Optima10%
2010 Optima11%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the forward collision avoidance. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.